The Internal Audit Department provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (MITW). Internal Audit helps the Tribe accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

Following a risk based plan approved by the MTL, Internal Audit performs compliance, operational, and financial audits for various departments of the MITW. The purpose of such audits is to provide reasonable assurance that programs are in compliance with mandated policies and requirements.

As needed, investigative audits are performed to identify the facts and circumstances of possible improper activities such as fraud or misappropriation of MITW assets.

Internal Audit reports to the Tribal Chairperson and the MTL. Two of the major objectives of Internal Audit are to help provide reasonable assurance that internal controls are in place and operating as intended to lower MITW's exposure to loss and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of its departments, entities, and affiliated organizations.

ComplianceFollowing a risk based plan approved by the MTL, Internal Audit performs compliance, operational, and financial audits for various departments of the MITW. The purpose of such audits is to provide reasonable assurance that programs are in compliance with mandated policies and requirements.

As needed, investigative audits are performed to identify the facts and circumstances of possible improper activities such as fraud or misappropriation of MITW assets.

Internal Audit reports to the Tribal Chairperson and the MTL. Two of the major objectives of Internal Audit are to help provide reasonable assurance that internal controls are in place and operating as intended to lower MITW's exposure to loss and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of its departments, entities, and affiliated organizations.